Meeting Accessibility

Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for TDHCA meetings should contact Nicole Krueger, ADA Responsible Employee, at 512-475-3943 or Relay Texas at 800-735-2989 (TDD/TTY) or 711 (voice) at least five days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Non-English speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Elena Peinado at 512-475-3814 at least five days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Public Comment Closes: 10 TAC Chapter 10, Subchapters A, B, C, G

05:00 PM
10/12/2017

The Drafts of 10 TAC Chapter 10, Subchapters A-C and G have been posted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' ("TDHCA") website for public comment. The documents can be found in the TDHCA Public Comment Center under the "Items Open for Public Comment" drop-down bar. Any input must be provided by Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at 5 p.m., Austin local time.

The Drafts of the 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan ("QAP") and Uniform Multifamily Rules for public comment have been posted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' ("TDHCA") website. The documents can be found in the TDHCA Public Comment Center under the "Items Open for Public Comment" drop-down bar. Any input must be provided by Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at 5 p.m., Austin local time.

Attached is a draft of Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 10 Subchapter D that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on October 12, 2017. This draft incorporates changes made by the Board as a result of public comment at the meeting. This document, including its preamble, is scheduled to be published in the October 27, 2017 edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment. The version herein is informational only and should not be relied upon as the basis for public comment. Public comment is limited to the sections of 10 TAC Chapter 10 Subchapter D that have been amended.Public CommentPublic Comment Period: Starts: 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on October 27, 2017 Ends: 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017.Comments received after 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017 will not be accepted.Written comments may be submitted, in hard copy/fax or electronic formats to:Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsAttn: Brent StewartP.O. Box 13941Austin, Texas 78711-3941Fax: (512) 475-4420Email: brent.stewart@tdhca.state.tx.usWritten comments may be submitted in hard copy, fax, or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific draft rule, policy, or plan related to their comment as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment.Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.

Attached is a draft of the Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 10 Subchapter E that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on October 12, 2017. This draft incorporates changes made by the Board as a result of public comment at the meeting. This document, including its preamble, is scheduled to be published in the October 27, 2017 edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment. The version herein is informational only and should not be relied upon as the basis for public comment. Public comment is limited to the sections of 10 TAC Chapter 10 Subchapter E that have been amended. Public Comment Period starts at 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on October 27, 2017 and ends at 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017. Comments received after 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017 will not be accepted. Written comments may be submitted, in hard copy/fax or electronic formats to: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Attn: Raquel Morales, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941, Fax: (512) 475-4420, Email: raquel.morales@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written comments may be submitted in hard copy, fax, or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific draft rule, policy, or plan related to their comment as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment. Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.

Public Comment Opens: Draft Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 13

08:00 AM
10/27/2017

Attached is a draft of the Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 13 that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on October 12, 2017. This draft incorporates changes made by the Board as a result of public comment at the meeting. This document, including its preamble, is scheduled to be published in the October 27, 2017, edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment. The version herein is informational only and should not be relied upon as the basis for public comment.Public CommentPublic Comment Period: Starts: 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on October 27, 2017 Ends: 5:00p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017.Comments received after [End time] Austin local time on [End date] will not be accepted.Written comments may be submitted, in hard copy/fax or electronic formats to:Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsAttn: Andrew SinnottP.O. Box 13941Austin, Texas 78711-3941Fax: (512) 475-1895Email: andrew.sinnott@tdhca.state.tx.usWritten comments may be submitted in hard copy, fax, or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific draft rule, policy, or plan related to their comment as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment.Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.

Attached is a draft of the Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 12 that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on October 12, 2017. This draft incorporates changes made by the Board as a result of public comment at the meeting. This document, including its preamble, is scheduled to be published in the October 27, 2017 edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment. The version herein is informational only and should not be relied upon as the basis for public comment.Public CommentPublic Comment Period: Starts: 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on October 27, 2017 Ends: 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 12, 2017Comments received after 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 12, 2017 will not be accepted.Written comments may be submitted, in hard copy/fax or electronic formats to:Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsAttn: Shannon RothP.O. Box 13941Austin, Texas 78711-3941Fax: (512) 475-1895Email: shannon.roth@tdhca.state.tx.usWritten comments may be submitted in hard copy, fax, or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific draft rule, policy, or plan related to their comment as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment.Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.

A new Fair Housing, Affirmative Marketing and Reasonable Accommodations rule went into effect on August 24, 2017 (10 TAC 20.9). Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is hosting an online webinar for single family program administrators of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, State Housing Trust Fund, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Amy Young Barrier Removal Program, Colonia Self Help Centers, and Texas Bootstrap Loan Program. The presentation will address highlights of the new rule, show the single family affirmative marketing tool, provide examples to help guide best practices, and answer questions. Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services or sign language interpreters for this webinar should contact Suzanne Hemphill at 512-475-4595 or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989, at least three (3) days before the training so that appropriate arrangements can be made.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Questions can be directed to Suzanne Hemphill at suzanne.hemphill@tdhca.state.tx.us.

TDHCA Board Meeting

08:00 AM
11/09/2017

John H. Reagan Building
JHR 140, 105 W 15th Street
Austin, TX

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Be advised that you should check back periodically with the Department for updated information, and all board meetings will, of course, be posted in advance with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Attached is a draft of the Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 12 that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on October 12, 2017. This draft incorporates changes made by the Board as a result of public comment at the meeting. This document, including its preamble, is scheduled to be published in the October 27, 2017 edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment. The version herein is informational only and should not be relied upon as the basis for public comment.Public CommentPublic Comment Period: Starts: 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on October 27, 2017 Ends: 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 12, 2017Comments received after 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 12, 2017 will not be accepted.Written comments may be submitted, in hard copy/fax or electronic formats to:Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsAttn: Shannon RothP.O. Box 13941Austin, Texas 78711-3941Fax: (512) 475-1895Email: shannon.roth@tdhca.state.tx.usWritten comments may be submitted in hard copy, fax, or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific draft rule, policy, or plan related to their comment as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment.Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.

Public hearing for Vista on Gessner

01:30 PM
11/14/2017

Walter Neighborhood Library
7660 Clarewood
Houston, TX

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the "Issuer") at the Walter Neighborhood Library, 7660 Clarewood, Houston, Texas 77036 at 1:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017. The hearing is regarding an issue of tax-exempt multifamily residential rental development revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000 and taxable bonds, if necessary, in an amount to be determined, to be issued in one or more series (the "Bonds"), by the Issuer. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Dalcor Gessner, LTD, a Texas limited partnership, or a related person or affiliate thereof (the "Borrower"), to finance the costs of acquiring and rehabilitating a multifamily housing development. The housing development is described as follows: an approximately 805-unit multifamily housing development located at 6005-6525 S. Gessner Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77036 (the "Development"). Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the Development will be owned by the Borrower. All interested parties are invited to attend such public hearing to express their views with respect to the Development and the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Shannon Roth at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941; (512) 475-3929; and/or shannon.roth@tdhca.state.tx.us. Persons who intend to appear at the hearing and express their views are invited to contact Shannon Roth in writing in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their views in writing to Shannon Roth prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. Individuals who require a language interpreter for the public hearing should contact Elena Peinado at (512) 475-3814 at least five days prior to the hearing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Attached is a draft of Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 10 Subchapter D that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on October 12, 2017. This draft incorporates changes made by the Board as a result of public comment at the meeting. This document, including its preamble, is scheduled to be published in the October 27, 2017 edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment. The version herein is informational only and should not be relied upon as the basis for public comment. Public comment is limited to the sections of 10 TAC Chapter 10 Subchapter D that have been amended.Public CommentPublic Comment Period: Starts: 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on October 27, 2017 Ends: 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017.Comments received after 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017 will not be accepted.Written comments may be submitted, in hard copy/fax or electronic formats to:Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsAttn: Brent StewartP.O. Box 13941Austin, Texas 78711-3941Fax: (512) 475-4420Email: brent.stewart@tdhca.state.tx.usWritten comments may be submitted in hard copy, fax, or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific draft rule, policy, or plan related to their comment as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment.Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.

Public Comment Closes: Draft Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 13

05:00 PM
11/27/2017

Attached is a draft of the Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 13 that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on October 12, 2017. This draft incorporates changes made by the Board as a result of public comment at the meeting. This document, including its preamble, is scheduled to be published in the October 27, 2017, edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment. The version herein is informational only and should not be relied upon as the basis for public comment.Public CommentPublic Comment Period: Starts: 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on October 27, 2017 Ends: 5:00p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017.Comments received after [End time] Austin local time on [End date] will not be accepted.Written comments may be submitted, in hard copy/fax or electronic formats to:Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsAttn: Andrew SinnottP.O. Box 13941Austin, Texas 78711-3941Fax: (512) 475-1895Email: andrew.sinnott@tdhca.state.tx.usWritten comments may be submitted in hard copy, fax, or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific draft rule, policy, or plan related to their comment as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment.Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.

Attached is a draft of the Proposed Amendments to 10 TAC Chapter 10 Subchapter E that was approved by the TDHCA Governing Board on October 12, 2017. This draft incorporates changes made by the Board as a result of public comment at the meeting. This document, including its preamble, is scheduled to be published in the October 27, 2017 edition of the Texas Register and that published version will constitute the official version for purposes of public comment. The version herein is informational only and should not be relied upon as the basis for public comment. Public comment is limited to the sections of 10 TAC Chapter 10 Subchapter E that have been amended. Public Comment Period starts at 8:00 a.m. Austin local time on October 27, 2017 and ends at 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017. Comments received after 5:00 p.m. Austin local time on November 27, 2017 will not be accepted. Written comments may be submitted, in hard copy/fax or electronic formats to: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Attn: Raquel Morales, P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941, Fax: (512) 475-4420, Email: raquel.morales@tdhca.state.tx.us. Written comments may be submitted in hard copy, fax, or email formats within the designated public comment period. Those making public comment are encouraged to reference the specific draft rule, policy, or plan related to their comment as well as a specific reference or cite associated with each comment. Please be aware that all comments submitted to the TDHCA will be considered public information.